Access by public transport

Shuttle:The Airporter shuttle bus service (tel: (902) 873 2091; www.airporter.biz) operates regular routes between Halifax Stanfield International Airport and central Halifax, stopping at a number of major hotels in the city. Buses run from 0450 to midnight, the journey time is around 75 minutes, and a single fare is C$19.50. Acadian Lines (tel: 1 800 567 5151; www.acadianbus.com) operates a bus service to/from the airport and numerous other destinations throughout Nova Scotia. Shuttles also depart for Sydney, Annapolis Valley, Yarmouth, Truro and Prince Edward Island. Further details are available from the Tourism Nova Scotia information booth (tel: (902) 873 1223).

Taxi:Taxi and limousine services are available from in front of Domestic Arrivals. Fares to central Halifax start at around C$53.

Information desk

A Tourism Nova Scotia Visitor Information Centre (tel: (902) 873 1223; www.novascotia.com) is located on the main level, in Domestic Arrivals. Volunteer hosts are available throughout the airport to assist passengers.